Raul sets new league appearance record for Real

Striker Raul set a record for league appearances for Real Madrid, overtaking defender Manolo Sanchis, when he came on as a substitute in Wednesday’s 2-0 win at Villarreal, the Spanish club said.

The 32-year-old former Spain international replaced Gonzalo Higuain in the 67th minute at the Madrigal and has now appeared for the club 524 times in the league since his debut on Oct. 29 1994 against Real Zaragoza, Real said on their website (www.realmadrid.com).